Awards

'Faith kept me alive':

Omer Shem Tov receives award in emotional Jerusalem ceremony

Omer Shem Tov, who was held captive by Hamas for 505 days, honored with Friends of Zion's 'Here Am I' award for Israel advocacy activity.

Jewish book of the year:

Lee Yaron’s account of Oct. 7 attacks

Israeli journalist Lee Yaron becomes youngest-ever author to win Jewish book of the year award, with book on stories from the October 7th massacre.

Israeli reporter Barak Ravid wins White House award

Barak Ravid, who writes for Axios and Walla!, named winner of the White House Correspondence Association’s award for overall excellence in White House coverage.

Shameless:

Pic by man who accompanied Oct. 7 terrorists wins award

Photograph by AP photographer who crossed border with Hamas terrorists depicting terrorists celebrating over body of Shani Louk wins POY photojournalism competition's Team Picture Story of the Year.

National Book Awards:

Jewish sponsor pulls support over plans for ceasefire statement

Jewish sponsor withdraws from National Book Awards after learning of authors’ plans for Israel ceasefire statement.

UK National Kebab Awards introduces kosher category

Britain's best kosher kebab and shawarma restaurants are up for the award to be announced in February.

Hundreds to attend AICF's annual celebration in New York

Hollywood stars Gal Gadot and Shira Haas headline honorees as most impactful Israeli artists.

Barkai Prize awarded for resilience through religious leadership

Barkai Awards Ceremony held in Modi'in, during which awards were given for Rabbi of the year, Gabay of the year and Community of the Year.

Three young Israeli scientists receive $100,000 in awards

Three young scientists at leading research institutions in Israel chosen to receive $100,000 each for groundbreaking scientific research.

'Eva’s story' wins the 'Internet Oscar'

Instagram story animating biography of 13-year-old girl who was murdered in Auschwitz wins Webby Award for 'Best Use of Stories.'

Anti-Semite's name removed from creative leadership award

American Library Association to remove Dewey name from medal over his anti-Semitism and misogyny.

Courage and resourcefulness:

Certificate of appreciation for soldier who fell in Bint Jbeil

GOC Northern Command issues certificate to parents of fighter Ohad Klausner, killed in Second Lebanon War.

Jerusalem citizenship prize awarded to electro-optics expert

Former Jerusalem College of Technology president, electro-optics pioneer earns prestigious award from Jerusalem Municipality.

Holocaust survivor Vera Schaufeld awarded top British honor

Survivor who escaped on kindertransport wins British award for helping Holocaust education.

Artists return German music award over rappers’ Holocaust lyrics

Artists return Echo Awards in protest of Holocaust-encouraging rappers' receipt of award.

Seeking doctors with a heart

Revolutionary award honors exemplary doctors who treat their patients with kindness, humanity, and patience.

American olim children excel in education

5 of 14 outstanding students of the Jerusalem district made Aliyah from the United States.

Israeli Cartoonist Wins 'Freedom of Expression' Award

Cartoonist Avital Alter wins first award from the Universal Tolerance Organization for her work, and cites Jewish religious principles.

Medal of Courage for Lt. Eitan, Hero of Protective Edge

'Eitan,' to be awarded prestigious honor for rushing into Hamas terror tunnel to save Hadar Goldin, hy"d.

Israeli Filmmaker Wins Silver in Student Oscar Competition

Tel Aviv University student's film on choices between family, career wins prestigious prize from the organization behind Academy Awards.

Leftist Singer Rejects Prize as Right-Wing Artist Awarded, Too

Leftist singer Achinoam Nini rejects prize upon hearing that right-wing singer will get one, too; terms Israel 'fascist.'

Elie Wiesel Awarded Peres's Presidential Medal of Distinction

At emotional ceremony in NYC, President Shimon Peres presents noted Jewish leader and Holocaust survivor with Israel's highest civil medal.